The Muslim mosque of Hala Sultan is located in the centre of a spectacular garden on the west bank of the Salt Lake, approximately 6 km southwest of Larnaka. It is the main Muslim pilgrimage site of Cyprus and among the most important holy places of Islam.

The mosque was built over a tomb which, according to tradition, belongs to Umm Haram, foster-mother of the Prophet Mohammed and wife of one of the most high ranking officers of Moawia, who led two disastrous raids against Cyprus in 649 and 650 AD. Umm Haram died as a result of an accident as soon as she arrived on the island. The mosque was built much later, just before 1787, along with dwellings and water-cisterns, which contributed to the shrine's fame. The mosque's present plan was completed in 1816.

Hala Sultan Tekke, Larnaka

District

Larnaka

Opening hours

for Public Holiday opening hours see home page

Winter hours (16/9 - 15/4 )Monday - Sunday: 8.30 - 17.00

Summer hours (16/4 - 15/9)Monday - Sunday: 8.30 - 19.30

HALA SULTAN MOSQUENOT ACCESSIBLE TO VISITORS ON 20 JUNE 2018

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that, due to the celebrations of the month of Ramadan, an organised visit by a large number of pilgrims will take place at the Mosque of Hala Sultan in Larnaka. The mosque will not be accessible to the general public on Wednesday 20 June 2018.
We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.

Telephone

24643618

Accessibility

(partly accessible)

Entrance: Accessibility (not marked) only in the garden but not inside the mosqueSpecial rest rooms: not marked